diamondseekerjen
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2010
- Messages
- 12
Hello everyone.
I posted an ASET and IS image for a emerald a few days ago, and got some GREAT advice on this forum and based on that advice have decided to pass on that particular stone. I've found 3-4 more that look like they have potential, but before I either buy or ask them to get me additional photos, videos, or images I would LOVE your help to see if there is anything better that I'm not seeing (I don't want to waste any vendors time and I would like to get your expert opinions since I am definitely not one)!
A little bit about my project: I am looking for an emerald to set East/West. I would like to keep the ring looking more "band-like" vs. engagement ring and will likely end up with a tension or bezel setting of some sort (first I must find the stone, then I will get help with designing the ring). Because of the look I am going for I'd really like the width of the stone to be no more than 5.5mm and the depth to be no more than 3.5mm; which means I am likely looking for a stone in the 1.1-1.3 carat range (I'd like to get as big of a stone as I can with those measurement constraints).
Size: 1.1-1.4 carats (5.5mm width max, 3.5mm depth max)
Color: D-F (ideally E or F)
Clarity: eye-clean (would prefer to be in the VS1-VS2 range to save some money)
L/W ratio: approximately 1.4-1.5 (want an elongated stone so I can get more size without as much width)
Polish/Symmetry: VG or EX
Other: like cut corners but doesn't have to be.
*I've learned from you guys that cut is king and that is my main concern! I know step cuts don't sparkle like rounds or other stones but I'd like it to have as much sparkle and light performance as possible!
Budget: none...would like to spend as little as possible, but on the flip side will spend whatever I need to for the right stone. Looks like I will be somewhere in the 6-11K range?!?!
I've been looking mainly at Enchanted Diamonds because of their large selection and photos, videos, ASETs, and IS images that they have immediately available on their site. I know I can ask for ASET images from other vendors but it seems like it takes several days and with stones this size, i've noticed the good ones get snatched up very quickly. So I thought maybe ED would be the best. I am ready to buy one immediately but I know I shouldn't rush (thanks diamondseeker2006)!!
Anyone willing to take a little time and help me on this journey??? I'd be super grateful!
I posted an ASET and IS image for a emerald a few days ago, and got some GREAT advice on this forum and based on that advice have decided to pass on that particular stone. I've found 3-4 more that look like they have potential, but before I either buy or ask them to get me additional photos, videos, or images I would LOVE your help to see if there is anything better that I'm not seeing (I don't want to waste any vendors time and I would like to get your expert opinions since I am definitely not one)!
A little bit about my project: I am looking for an emerald to set East/West. I would like to keep the ring looking more "band-like" vs. engagement ring and will likely end up with a tension or bezel setting of some sort (first I must find the stone, then I will get help with designing the ring). Because of the look I am going for I'd really like the width of the stone to be no more than 5.5mm and the depth to be no more than 3.5mm; which means I am likely looking for a stone in the 1.1-1.3 carat range (I'd like to get as big of a stone as I can with those measurement constraints).
Size: 1.1-1.4 carats (5.5mm width max, 3.5mm depth max)
Color: D-F (ideally E or F)
Clarity: eye-clean (would prefer to be in the VS1-VS2 range to save some money)
L/W ratio: approximately 1.4-1.5 (want an elongated stone so I can get more size without as much width)
Polish/Symmetry: VG or EX
Other: like cut corners but doesn't have to be.
*I've learned from you guys that cut is king and that is my main concern! I know step cuts don't sparkle like rounds or other stones but I'd like it to have as much sparkle and light performance as possible!
Budget: none...would like to spend as little as possible, but on the flip side will spend whatever I need to for the right stone. Looks like I will be somewhere in the 6-11K range?!?!
I've been looking mainly at Enchanted Diamonds because of their large selection and photos, videos, ASETs, and IS images that they have immediately available on their site. I know I can ask for ASET images from other vendors but it seems like it takes several days and with stones this size, i've noticed the good ones get snatched up very quickly. So I thought maybe ED would be the best. I am ready to buy one immediately but I know I shouldn't rush (thanks diamondseeker2006)!!
Anyone willing to take a little time and help me on this journey??? I'd be super grateful!
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